Tonic Parallel

C# Minor 7th

C#m7

chord

At a Glance

Formula:
C# minor7
Notes:
C#, E, G#, B
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What It Is

A minor triad plus a minor seventh above the root. Notes: C#, E, G#, B.

How It Functions

A softer-sounding minor chord than the plain minor triad; common as a ii or vi chord.

Appears In These Progressions

Not found in any of the seeded progressions or cadences.

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